Hike the section of the Appalachian Trail near Roan Mountain: From Carver’s Gap, the trail is 1.36 miles to the fork of the Appalachian Trail/Grassy Ridge Trail, and another .57 miles to a 360-degree view atop a pile of boulders on Grassy Ridge.

Drive the Mitchell County section of the Blue Ridge Parkway & walk some of the trails: Crabtree Falls Trail at Milepost 339.5 is a two-mile hike featuring views of a 60-foot waterfall and also offers picnic and camping opportunities. Chestoa View Trail at Milepost 320.8 offers an easy .63 mile loop hike to a majestic view